About me

Fascinated by the mysterious lives of microorganisms, my journey led me to delve into environmental microbiology and bioelectrochemistry during my postgraduate studies. Currently immersed in the development of microbial biosensors and DNA sensors for heavy metal detection, I thrive both as a team member and a leader, driven by my unyielding ambition. Beyond my academic pursuits, I actively engaged with overseas research groups and projects as a visiting researcher and contributed to the American Society for Microbiology and the Turkish Society for Microbiology. Proudly associated with the Rotaract Club, I am equally passionate about social service roles.

Furthermore, my profound interest in psychobiology and neurobiology has steered me towards the realms of psychology and mental health. Since 2009, I have seized numerous opportunities to attend diverse training sessions and seminars, focusing on areas such as Life Coaching, Mindfulness, and Problem-Solving Techniques. What started as a mere curiosity has blossomed into a dedicated pursuit, manifested through the establishment of MOTIWACT in 2023, a platform through which I continue to explore and contribute to these fields.

Dr. Cihan Bostancı

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The milestones of my educational and professional background here. You may download my CV instead.

Experience

University of Bonn, Germany

May 2015- Oct 2015

Visiting researcher – biochemical changes of different barley types under drought stress

Dublin City University, Ireland

Jan 2021- Feb 2022

Visiting researcher – hydrogel based DNA sensors for heavy metal detection

Education

Hacettepe University

Biology, B.Sc. 2009-2013

Ankara University

Biology, M.Sc. 2013-2016

Main interests: Biotechnology, microbiology, renewable energy

Master thesis: Determination of bioethanol production capacities of peanut and hazelnut shells.

Ankara University

Biology, Ph.D. 2016-2023

Main interests: Biotechnology, microbiology, biosensors, analytical chemistry

PhD thesis: Determination of heavy metals in aqueous solutions via microbial biosensors

Nothing in life is to be feared, it is only to be understood. Now is the time to understand more, so that we may fear less.

Marie Curie

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